Jesse has gone home…
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for your grace and mercy. Thank you for all blessings big and small. Thank you, Father, for personally blessing my life with the gift of our son Jesse Scott Hourigan. This gift has changed my life forever. As a family, we have experienced so many wonderful adventures, having many homes & making so many friends around the nation. I’m also thankful for the hard times because during those times we grew as individuals, bonded as a family and most importantly trusted in You. Lord, I cried out to You on the day of Jesse’s diagnosis, repeatedly saying, “Not now Lord, please don’t take him now, I’m not ready!”. Thank You Lord for answering my prayer. Thank you for giving me – us – more time with Jesse. From the day of diagnosis, December 7, 2011 thru the day You called him home, March 6, 2013, I trusted and will always trust in Your plan. Lord, it sure was a rocky road with many highs and lows but I know I was covered in love and prayers because of the peace I’ve had during the most difficult times.
I am so thankful that Jesse asked Jesus into his heart at a young age and professed his faith with Baptism in Colorado. Lord, I thank You for the opportunity to share my faith and testimony with Jesse especially when he expressed concern about his salvation because of ‘fun’ things he liked to do. I shared with Jesse that You loved him no matter what and that it did not take the 15 times of asking Jesus into his heart for it ‘to stick’. Lord, thank You for blessing us in the last 15 months with Jesse and having the privilege to see his heart change and soften.
Thank You Lord for taking Jesse home…where there is no pain or sorrow. Thank You for restoring his body to like new again, so he can run…oh, run so fast…no more wheelchairs, ramps, handicap parking, family restrooms, neck towels…Jesse is free! I know Jesus met Jesse with open arms and a huge hug…waiting their turns were his Great Grandad & Grandmom, Abbo & Grandy, Great Grandpa Diffin, Great Grandpa LaFreniere, Great Grandpa Thomas, Great Uncle Kenny and so, so, many more. I am so thankful Jesse promised me that he too would be first in line to great me when I go home.
Lord, I know You sacrificed Your son, Jesus Christ, for our salvation. I, too, know how it feels and I give You thanks for the peace You are pouring over me and my family.
In Jesus Name, I pray all of these things, Amen.
This picture is our precious boy sleeping before we went to the hospital…I loved to watch him sleep.
Jesse Scott's Journey 
Our loss here on earth…..that smile, huge heart, great sense of humor……now an angel in heaven. Our times with him will be cherished for the rest of our earthly lives. Jeff, Leilani, Siam and Levi
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Much love.
Linda Clayton
“Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but to another standard to which each one must individually bow. So one hundred worshipers meeting together, each one looking away to Christ, are in heart nearer to each other than they could possibly be were they to become ‘unity’ conscious and turn their eyes away from God to strive for closer fellowship. Social religion is perfected when private religion is purified.” A.W. Tozer
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What a precious post. Oh how we love all of you and look forward to seeing him – whole – again. Praying for you all.
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As he’s wearing my cure Kenzie bracelet. 🙂
I’m sooo blessed to be a part of your family. I love you guys sooo much. Jess is up there doin his thing! I miss him so much but I know he’s free. Cancer is an ugly thing. But Jesse never gave up. Your family is soooo incredibly amazing and strong. I read this all the time, I just never leave comments.
You will do great things as a family. Love Love love you!!!
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I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. You dont know me but I have been following his journey for a few months now and really was hopping upon hope that he was gonna have more time. I enjoyed hearing about your trips and the fun you and your family was having with him. I am sending your my prayers for Jesse and you family. I sure am gonna miss the updates and the pictures and seeing the fun adventures you all was having. I am just at a loss for words cause I feel I got to know Jesse these last few months.. God Speed Jesse. Look over your Family till its their time to join you in Heaven.
God Bless You
James from St.Louis
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Ingrid, Scott and Savannah… I pray for comfort and peace for all of you… I know heaven is even brighter now with Jesse’s smile, he fought so long and hard now he deserves to be new!!! Praise the Lord for his salvation!!
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Thank you for sharing your story with me. I’m praying for your family and Jesse is at peace now, but he surely will be missed.
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Love you all, so very much. Thank you for opening the door of your family’s lives for us to share your journey!
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My most sincere condolences 😦
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Praying for the whole Hourigan family. I’m beyond blessed to have met such a beautiful, caring and loving family. Thinking of you always. God bless ❤
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I’m so sorry to hear about Jesse’s passing….
The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hands of God.
You are in my thoughts and prayers!
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we send our love…….
The Engles
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May the prayers of all the saints on earth mingle with the prayers of the Communion of Saints in
heaven during this difficult time. Jesse and your family have been in my prayers and you will continue to be lifted up to the Lord of lord’s and the King of king’s, Jesus Christ.
Your deep faith and inspiring words are a testimony to all who know you and have come to know you during Jesse’s journey to eternity.
Miracles come in different packages, but the greatest of all miracles is embracing Jesus as Lord and Savior. May Jesse’s soul rest in the peace of Christ.
To all the family Ingrid, Scott, Savanah and Grandma Andrea and Grandpa Gary, and all the family and friends of Jesse, we offer our deepest sympathy. Ray and Tillie Bryan
P.S. We remember your family coming to visit Mom and Dad Diffin in Florida at Island Winds.
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Prayers of comfort for the family and friends of Jesse, I am sure you all are so happy that you got to see him smile his last days doing what would make him happiest.I am so comforted that you all will forever hold on to those memories until you all are together again.He lives on in your hearts and in all of the hearts that his life touched.
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I am so sorry for your loss! Jesse fought a great fight and his will to live his last days to the fullest inspires us all to live every day like it is our last. God has definitely gained an angel in heaven and we all know that he has his new body that God promised and he is no longer in pain!!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family!!!!
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We at the Russell Springs, Ky. location of First Financial Credit would like to extend to you our deepest sympathy. Although we were never able to meet you and Jesse we feel as if we know you well. Tom kept us informed of Jesse as we all love Tom and view him as an incredible human being, not to mention a wonderful man to work for. We are aware of Jesse’s incredible faith and love for our Saviour Jesus Christ and we are certin that he is among God’s wonderful bouquet now.
May God bless you richly.
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I’m so very sorry to hear about Jesse. I will continue to pray for your family. Jesse was a proud young man who inspired me, just in the short time that I knew him. God bless you and your family.
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You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart breaks for you, yet rejoices with you.
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(((Hugs))) even though we don’t know each other personally, I pray for your family
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Ingrid and family…I just recently had the pleasure of meeting you and Jesse while you were here in Vegas..even though I followed your blog and had weekly updates from Leilani…I’m so sorry for the loss of your wonderful son. He was a fighter til the end….now he is a angel watching over you and your family…you will be in my thoughts and prayers! Love, Eileen
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I never had the pleasure of meeting your family personally but I have been following Jesse’s fight for the past several months. I followed as he made the tough decisions to stop treatment and live his life and loved the adventures you took and even more that you shared this with so many of us who never got the pleasure to meet you. I lost my mother to leukemia 2 years ago so i felt like i had a connection to your family but prayed that Jesse would be a miracle. God bless you and your family during this difficult time but know that there are many, many people holding you this evening in their thoughts.
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God Bless you all during this difficult time. What a beautiful post, I too have been following your journey with Jesse. Thoughts and prayers to you. Jesse was and is an inspriration to us all.
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Scott, Ingrid, Savannah and family… I have no words that will be of any comfort. I have watched over cyberspace since the beginning and your family has inspired me in ways you will never know. I wish you a sense of peace and leave you with the knowledge that you changed so many lives for the better by demonstrating, every day, the strength that comes from family. Rest in Peace young Jesse.
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I cannot express my saddened but gladdened heart, I know Jesse is free of pain and is in His Father’s loving arms, and I know he is running and playing baseball once again. I look forward to seeing Jesse again someday and until then I will cover his beloved family, Scott, Ingrid, and Savannah with prayers. God Bless you all, In His Service, Sharon H. Delap and family
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I can imagine that wonderful smile on his loving face and that crooked look you got when he was plotting a prank on one of the teammates in the dugout. We all loved Jesse here and hold you even more in prayer and love. Scott, Ingrid, & Savannah I pray that the peace of our Lord be with you in these dark days and comfort you. I can only imagine how wonderful the memories are and will be in the weeks & months to come. Know that we have heavy hearts for your grief yet celebrate Jesse’s homecoming and heavenly body.
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Prayers lifted up for you all. May God extend HIS grace & mercy to comfort you all…
love & prayers Donna
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Again…no great words of comfort….we were all so heartbroken over hearing that Jesse lost his long long battle but like so many others before him…in the end he really won now that he is with God. Your friends here in Roxboro will continue to pray that your heart becomes lighter in the days to come and that Jesse touched so many people here…i know that he really inspired Jarren and Jarren will never forget him …God bless all of you.
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We have been praying for you all and will continue to do so. Love, The Stovers
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God has blessed us all with Jesse. My heart is very heavy as is everone’s today. I know Jesse is free! Playing baseball, flirting with the girl’s as Kenzie said 🙂 You are an amazing family. Peace be with you. Many Hugs!! I will always remember the SMILE 🙂 God Bless
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Scott, Ingrid & Savannah,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jesse touched many people’s lives. We pray for God to comfort your family during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! We love you!!
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your blogs of Jesse’s life have been amazing, inspirational, at times sad, but always full of Christ’s faithfulness and love.
Jesse’s bravery and smile will always be an inspiration of God’s radiant love in times of sickness and death.
The angels sing “Hallelujah, Christ brings one of His servants home!”
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My prayers go out to you and your family, Jesse touched everyone of our lives at the clinic and every person he came into contact. He brought a smile to my face daily, he will be missed greatly. Ingrid, Scott and Savannah, God bless you in this time of sorrow.
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I sit here in the comfort of my home reading your post in tears. I’ve been distance in replying,because it is beyond my comprehension why God allows things like this to happen. After reading your post He as made you a stronger person and family. I’m blessed to have had the chance to play softball with Jessie and Scott . We had a great time making hotdogs at Bushy Fork together.He’s surly going to be missed!!! I want to thank you for sharing your journey with us.Your family is in our prayers. In His Love Tim & Donna.
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Such a precious boy. Precious.
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I love you guys so much. I’ve been so blessed to have been a part of it all. I have so many great memories of the funny things Jesse said and did. A truly wonderful young man. You guys will be in my prayers 🙂
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Dear Scott, Ingrid, Savannah, and Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolenses.
Let us pray:
God of all of us, your love never ends. When all else fails, you still are God. We pray to you for one another in our need, and for all, anywhere, who mourn with us this day. To those who doubt, give light; to those who are weak, strength; to all who have sinned, mercy; to all who sorrow, your peace. Keep true in us the love with which we hold one another. In all your ways we trust you. And to you, with your Church on earth and in heaven, we offer honor and glory, now and forever. Receive Jesse into the arms of your mercy. Raise Jesse up with all your people. Receive us also, and raise us into a new life. Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant Jesse. Receive Jesse into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints of light.
Jesse, the Lord loves you, Jesus loves you, your family and your friends love you. Goodbye my friend, I love you. See you on the OTHER SIDE.
In Christ, hermann
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We love you all and are grateful to know you and to pray and share in the journey!
Much love and prayers,
Billy and Sharon
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My heart & prayers are with you all…what a precious boy, a special gift that you had the opportunity to love, care for for those years…a lifetime of memories…and yet, not long enough…Jesse graced your lives with his presence, his smiles, all that personality wrapped up in a package you called “son.” He was loved and I know that, in him, you were well-pleased. His life counted for much and transformed your lives in a powerful way….you’ll never be the same…Ingrid, Scott, Savannah…you are kinder, more loving and gracious people because of the journey you have taken….and you’ll never forget how Jesse’s life impacted not only your personal world, but the world spinning around you. I see Jesse dancing in heaven tonight…free at last and full of joy. In time, may the Lord turn your sorrows into dancing as well. Much love. ❤ ❤ ❤
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” Isaiah 40:31 ”
cling tight and love you all
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So sorry to hear of his passing… but rejoice with you that he is healed and with our Heavenly Father! Our prayers will be continuous, as we ask for God’s comfort and peace for your family. To God be the Glory, great things He has done. Our sincerest condolences, Patti and Hannah Idoni
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Our love and prayers are with you.
The Dodsons
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We love you all!!!
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Sending you prayers, peace, and healing!
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Sending love and prayers up to you and your family.
The Hodgins Family
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I tried to write so many things yet nothing came close to expressing my sorrow over your loss ..there are no words deep enough…just know we love you and thank God for the beautiful way you have lived out your pain and your joy as you walked out Jesse’s journey home truly celebrating life every step of the way. Cathy and Family
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Ingrid, Scott, Savannah and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know no words can fill the emptiness that you are all feeling at this moment. Hang on to all the wonderful moments you have all shared and the love you have with each other and our heavenly Father. He will see you through the darkest hour and be your comfort in the months to come. Alas Jesse is not in pain but dancing, laughing and waiting for all those he loves to join him in eternity. Peace and love surround you all in the coming months.
Reading the posts you guys have done in the last few months have been wonderful. i mostly remember Jesse at your mom and dad’s and how they would get up early with him and walk the beach so as not to disturb us as we slept. He was always smilin and laughing. Love and hugs…
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I am not even sure how I started following Jesse’s story, but I have been for quite awhile now. I am so sorry for your loss. I feel grateful for you that you had the special times together before he passed, you made every minute count. My mother is fighting cancer right now, and between her and the posts about Jesse, I have come to appreciate my time more with her, and even the other people in my life. Thank you for being an inspiration and I hope you find peace in knowing that you will see Jesse again someday. God bless
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Our thoughts and many prayers are with you all. What an inspiration you all are. The faith you all have shown is incredible. May God bless you all.
The Goode family,
Texas , Kentucky.
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Our hearts our broken for you. How thankful we are for the hope we have in HIM!
Love and prayers,
Matthew and Amy Lawrence
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“High Flight”
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,
I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air….
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace.
Where never lark, or even eagle flew —
And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
– Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
I can see Jesse’s spirit doing all that and more in the deliriously joyful presence of our loving Jesus.
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I’m so very sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for you and your family. God Bless you all.
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My prayers and condolenses are with you. Thank you for sharing Jesse with us during this difficult journey. Jesse journey has touched many teenagers and young adults in Roxboro, NC. I take comfort that you are at peace and we know that can only come from knowing Jesus Christ. So many seeds have been planted and so many lives have been touched that will bring Glory to God.
My hope is in You Lord all the day long
I won’t be shaken by drought or storm
The peace that passes understanding is my song
And I sing… my hope is in You alone
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My heart goes out to you for your loss of your son Jesse. But, we have faith that we are His first and always. We are just keepers of our children and loved ones for such a short period of time. My prayers are with your and all who will be traveling to Michigan for the ‘Celebration’ of Jesse’s life. Blessings to the entire family.
2 Corinthians 5:6-8So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
Wilma Pittman Sorrell
Bardstown, KY
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Ingrid, Scott, and Savannah, your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Jesse is a bright charismatic spirit and I know his light shines on. I will miss him tremendously and he will always remain in my heart as a constant reminder of strenghth and will power to me. I feel confident knowing the Lord is with Jesse now and he will no longer have to feel any pain. I believe Jesse will be an angel on all of our shoulders. Peace and Love to you all.
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May this young man rest in paradise, just keeping up with his page i admire his strength and will after all he went through, and his smile will forever live on, in no more pain and in many peoples hearts. number 45 Jesse may your courage live on in others going through hard times. Be the Match, get on the bone marrow donation registry and help save a life! and God Bless!
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Ingrid you amaze me! Your love and obedience to God is inspirational. Jesse blessed so many of us even if it was just with his smile, the last few times he came to Wednesday night Foundation I was just blown away by his strength. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family to all of his close friends and peers and to all of us who had just a second here and there of Jesse in their lives I will never forget him! He is pain free and in Jesus’s arms, thank you Jesus! If you need anything just ask!
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My prayers are with your family and all of Jesse’s friends. It’s wonderful to know he is with Jesus where there is no suffering.
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We love you all and are continuing to pray for you.
Love,
The Blakleys
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So sorry for your loss.. thank you for sharing his journey with us as its touched the lives of many, including mine.. May God give you comfort and strength as only HE can..
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Tommy and family….sorry to hear about jessie….my prayers goes out to u and family…
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Ingrid thank you for you beautiful ability to comfort us with your way with words. I only hope you can write a book to comfort others. Your blog has easied my selfish pain many times knowing your belief in The Lord. Thank you for helping me through your journey. I love you.
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My heartfelt condolences to the entire family of Jesse….Sending blessings of understanding, peace in your hearts,comfort and love and cling to one another at this sorrowful time…….Thank you for sharing your beautiful strong Jesse with us and my thoughts and prayers continue for you all. Fly high Jesse – Lisa from Ohio
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I am Kenzie;s grandmother, Jesse touced her heart and she was truly blessed to know him. They
met in the hospital, and stayed close since then. God healed her of the cancer. I am pleased to see
that Jesse went to Heaven, with her braclet on, that said, Cure Kenzie.
God bless your family.
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Dear Savannah Scott and miss ingard it ,s been 3 mouth s now I been praying like crazy for god to take the anger out of me ever since that day on 3/7/2013 it, got so bad it,s add on my family my friend s and if this keep up long term it goning to distory. My realingship whith god and I do not now what to do next am trying to let go of jesse death and I been pray ing for you all you guys in my heart god bless you see you pretty soon
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I missJesse
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